The battles in Washington and Augusta are eerily similar.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Senate president: Fund schools, but not with harmful tax increase
A new surcharge is driving wealthy Mainers from the state, hurting everbody, Michael Thibodeau says.
George Smith: Please, respect private landowners
The debate over a foraging bill shows some people just don’t care.
Maine Compass: We should be thanking Poliquin for health care vote
The AHCA addresses some of the fatal flaws in Obamacare.
Maine Compass: What do dementia patients need?
Adult day centers offer security, structure and socialization.
Another View: Column on fantasy sports seriously flawed
A bill before the Legislature would help the industry grow, for both large and small businesses.
Alan Caron: A new women’s movement is rising
Ironically, the catalyst is Donald Trump.
Jim Fossel: Reform taxes by cutting spending
The Democrats’ budget proposal offers no guarantee that state money will go toward tax relief.
Don Roberts: U.S. in a state of constant anxiety
Our country has always responded to danger when it had to. Will it this time?
Maine Compass: Flame retardants an example of better living through chemistry gone awry
Maine should remove the ineffective and harmful chemicals from furniture.